Legal Awareness of Online Motorcycle Taxi Drivers “Gojek” Related to Their Participation in the Workplace Accident Insurance and Death Insurance Program in Surabaya City

Abstract

This study explores the legal awareness of Gojek online motorcycle taxi drivers in Surabaya regarding their obligation to participate in Work Accident Insurance and Death Insurance under BPJS Employment. Article 14 of the BPJS Law mandates all individuals, including foreign workers employed for at least six months, to join the social security program. However, as Gojek drivers are classified as non-wage workers in a partnership relationship, the company is not legally obligated to register them, making self-registration their own responsibility.

Referring to Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 5 of 2021, non-wage workers are required to enroll in two BPJS programs: Work Accident Insurance and Death Insurance. Using empirical legal research and a juridical-sociological approach, this study assesses the legal awareness of drivers based on four indicators: legal knowledge, legal understanding, legal attitudes, and legal behavior.

The findings reveal varying levels of awareness among drivers, with some showing very high legal awareness and others falling into a moderate category. Key influencing factors include a lack of interest in seeking legal information, limited education, and economic constraints. These factors contribute to gaps in understanding and compliance with social security obligations. The study highlights the need for increased legal literacy and socialization efforts to ensure better protection for non-wage workers in the digital economy sector.